Founded in 1996, Phil Leopold and Andy Leopold made a decision that was both professional and personal. They wanted to work together, and they wanted to bring Andy’s family closer to Phil and his wife, Ginger.
So, they started Medical Murray with a simple idea:
Take on hard engineering problems and solve them in a way that improves patient care.
They didn’t set out to build a large company. They set out to build a useful one. Thirty years later, that same mindset is still at the core of who we are.
The Early Years: Just Figure It Out
In the beginning, Medical Murray was small, hands-on, and deeply technical. Customers came with challenging problems like catheters that didn’t perform the way they needed, designs that couldn’t be manufactured, ideas that weren’t quite working yet.
We said yes anyway.
From the start, our work included:
- Design and engineering support
- Prototyping and testing
- Early problem-solving to get devices working
Those early years were about:
- Rolling up our sleeves
- Working side-by-side with customers
- Finding practical solutions where others got stuck
We built our reputation by being the team that could “figure it out.”
Growing with Our Customers
As our customers grew, so did we. Devices were moving closer to clinical use, and expectations around quality and documentation increased.
During this phase, we took an important step forward:
- Achieved ISO 13485 certification
- Built small cleanroom capabilities
- Supported small batch builds for regulatory and early manufacturing needs
We weren’t just helping design devices anymore; we were helping customers prepare them for real-world use.
Becoming a Manufacturing Partner
Around 2008, we began expanding into larger-scale manufacturing. We already had the foundation in place with the quality systems, early production experience, and strong customer relationships. Now, we built on that to support full production programs.
This phase focused on:
- Scaling manufacturing operations
- Building dedicated production teams
- Developing repeatable processes and systems
It was a shift from supporting development to owning production, and with that came a deeper level of responsibility.
Because now, the devices we worked on weren’t just being tested. They were being used.
A Chapter in North Carolina
In 2013, we opened a facility in North Carolina to support our growing manufacturing needs and customer base. That site played an important role in helping us scale and support new programs.
In 2025, we made the decision to sell the North Carolina facility. Like many decisions over the years, it was about focus and positioning the company for the next phase of growth. It was a meaningful chapter and one that helped shape who we are today.
What We’ve Learned
Over 30 years, we’ve learned a lot. But a few ideas have stayed consistent:
- The hardest problems are usually the most important ones
- Speed matters, but getting it right matters more
- Strong partnerships lead to better outcomes
- And at the end of the day, it’s about the patient
More recently, we’ve put clearer words around what has always been true for us:
Our purpose is about making time, helping patients spend more time with the people they love by supporting the development of better medical devices.
The Impact So Far
Today, the devices we’ve helped develop and manufacture have reached nearly 20 million patients.
Each one represents:
- A problem solved
- A partnership built
- A chance to improve, or extend, someone’s life
In just the past two years, we’ve also seen:
- Six startup customers successfully acquired, after working with our team
- Additional manufacturing capacity added to support continued growth and scale
These are meaningful milestones, but they’re not the goal.
Looking Ahead
As we look forward, our focus is clear:
- Be the best at hard medical devices, especially complex catheters and implants
- Deliver with speed, quality, and reliability
- Continue building strong teams and capabilities
- Help more patients every year
Our long-term goal is ambitious: improve the lives of 100 million patients through the devices we help bring to market.
Still the Same at the Core
Thirty years later, much has changed.
We have grown.
We have expanded.
We have built new capabilities.
But at our core, we’re still the same company Phil and Andy started:
A team that enjoys solving hard problems.
A partner that shows up and does the work.
A group of people committed to doing meaningful work.
Because if we do our job well, the result isn’t just a successful project.
It’s more time: for patients, for families, for life.